Themistocles Seeking Asylum from King Admetus
The subject is drawn from Plutarch’s 'Life of Themistocles', section 40.
History note: Perhaps the picture cited in the studio inventory after his death in 1834 (F. Beaucamp, Les peintre lillois Jean-Baptiste Wicar: Son oeuvre et son temps, 1939, II, p. 574, 641, No. 96); Lawrence’s Bletchingley, 2003, purchased by Stephen J. Conrad, London; acquired from him by the donor, 2011
Given by by Professor Paul Joannides, in memory of Jon Whiteley, 2021
Method of acquisition: Given (2021) by Joannides, Paul
19th Century
C.
1823
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C.
1824
Painting : Oil on paper laid down on canvas
Accession number: PD.11-2021
Primary reference Number: 280219
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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